Released

This poem is dedicated to one of writers in our WORDshop Karole Morrell who died of cancer a week ago. She is a very special person who will remain in our thoughts and hearts till we meet again.

RELEASED

A small balloon filled with helium

Is accidentally released

From the young child’s grasp

It climbs higher and higher

In the cloudless blue sky

Until it disappears from sight

Swallowed by the universe

Part of the unknown mystery

Of what lies beyond

So too, death's transition comes

As the released spirit

Escapes the earthly body

Ascends through mists of darkness

That hide the glory of heaven

And protect our very existence